Rusc Old Time Radio General Knowledge #2

20 Questions | By Nednorris | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 180

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Rusc Old Time Radio General Knowledge #2 - Quiz

Are you an old time radio expert or a nostalgia newbie? Let's find out with these twenty general knowledge questions ranging from the simple to the sublime. Good luck! Ned www. Rusc. Com

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1.

Which of the following cowboy sidekicks is Wild Bill Hickok's Deputy?
- A.
  
  Chester Proudfoot
- B.
  
  California Carlson
- C.
  
  Tonto
- D.
  
  Pancho
- E.
  
  Jingles
2.

Which old time radio regular made 'Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer' a hit?
- A.
  
  Gen Autry
- B.
  
  Elvis
- C.
  
  Bing Crosby
- D.
  
  Dinah Shore
- E.
  
  Bob Hope
3.

Which Big Band leader also played on the Burns and Allen Radio Show?
- A.
  
  Charlie Barnet
- B.
  
  Benny Goodman
- C.
  
  Ken Carpenter
- D.
  
  Artie Shaw
- E.
  
  Count Basie
- F.
  
  Duke Ellington
4.

Which female actress in the movie, Gone With The Wind, later on played Mary Livingstons Maid on The Jack Benny Show?
- A.
  
  Butterfly McQueen
- B.
  
  Portland Hoffa
5.

In the series 21st Precinct, long time star Cpt. Canelli was replaced on his promotion by Cpt. Cronin played by an actor who made a mark in TV in the same sort of role. Who was it?
- A.
  
  James Gregory - Inspector Luger on 'Barney Miller'
- B.
  
  Ray Collins - Lt. Tragg on 'Perry Mason'
- C.
  
  Broderick Crawford - Chief Dan MAthews on "Highway Patrol"
- D.
  
  Lee Marvin - Lt. Frank Ballinger on 'M Squad'
6.

Who played the part of Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke?
- A.
  
  William Conrad
- B.
  
  Parley Baer
- C.
  
  Howard McNear
- D.
  
  Harry Bartell
- E.
  
  Barney Phillips
7.

An annual radio Christmas present was an adaptation of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol'. Who played the part of Ebenezer Scrooge?
- A.
  
  Lionel Barrymore
- B.
  
  Monte Wooley
- C.
  
  Ed Wynn
- D.
  
  Edgar Bergen
8.

Beaulah, one of at least two spin offs of the Fibber Magee & Molly Show, followed the story of a 40's African-American housekeeper, funny thing was:
- A.
  
  The part was played by 'Molly McGee' who had to juggle this and the original Fibber show
- B.
  
  Part was played by the same actress who played the similar part of 'Birdie" on 'The Great Gildersleeve'
- C.
  
  Protests from the newly created Domestic Workers of America lead to its early demise
- D.
  
  Beaulah was in reality a male actor
9.

In the early radio episodes of Dragnet, Chief of Detectives Ed Backstran was played by someone who later had great success as a TV actor. Who was it?
- A.
  
  Raymond Burr - TV's Perry Mason
- B.
  
  Chuck Connors - TV's the Rifleman
- C.
  
  James Arness - TV's Matt Dillon
- D.
  
  Peter Falk - TV's Colombo
10.

On Fibber McGee and Molly, what was the real name of Teeny the little girl who lived next door?
- A.
  
  Molly
- B.
  
  Alice
- C.
  
  Elizabeth
- D.
  
  Beulah
- E.
  
  Fibber
11.

What are the names of the husband and wife on The Couple Next Door?
- A.
  
  Ethel & Albert
- B.
  
  Betty & Bill
- C.
  
  They have no names, they call each other Dear
- D.
  
  Millie and Dick
12.

Which old time radio cowboy had a horse named Trigger?
- A.
  
  Roy Rogers
- B.
  
  Lone Ranger
- C.
  
  Tonto
- D.
  
  Hopalong Cassidy
- E.
  
  Wild Bill Hickok
13.

What was the name of Cisco Kid's horse?
- A.
  
  Diablo
- B.
  
  Silver
- C.
  
  Champion
- D.
  
  Trigger
- E.
  
  Scout
- F.
  
  Topper
14.

Which of the following was NOT a regular visitor to the Fibber McGee and Molly household?
- A.
  
  Mr. Whipple the harried husband of 'Sweetie Pie'
- B.
  
  Bombastic Wistfull Vista Mayor La Trivia
- C.
  
  The old timer - 'That's not the way I heared it'
- D.
  
  Luigi the Italian Immigrant
15.

In the early days, the Magee's (of Fibber McGee and Molly fame) had a boarder. Who was he?
- A.
  
  Molly's dipsomaniacal uncle Dennis
- B.
  
  Sven the janitor at Fibber's lodge
- C.
  
  Mr. Wilcox the Johnson's wax spokesman
- D.
  
  Trick Question - there was no boarder
16.

In the Great Gildersleeve, who wasn't a Jolly Boy?
- A.
  
  Nephew Leroy
- B.
  
  Mr. Peavy the Druggist
- C.
  
  Floyd the Barber
- D.
  
  Judge Hooker
- E.
  
  The Summerfield Police Chief
17.

In Bold Venture, the Bogarts, Humphrey and Lauren, were based in a resort hotel in:
- A.
  
  Havana
- B.
  
  Martinique
- C.
  
  Key West
- D.
  
  Bermuda
18.

Dragnet star Jack Webb named his first child after a frequent radio guest star. Who was it?
- A.
  
  Stacy Harris
- B.
  
  Harry Bartell
- C.
  
  Martin Milner
- D.
  
  Vic Perrin
19.

Dennis Day, from the Jack Benny show, was married to the sister of which actress?
- A.
  
  Ann Blyth
- B.
  
  Loretta Young
- C.
  
  Linda Darnell
- D.
  
  Ann Margaret
20.

Fill in the blank for this famous old time radio series. Life with _____